TM-9-2350-273-BD

TM 9-2350-273-BD

INTRODUCTION

1-17. Recording BDAR Repairs.

a. All components of an M48/M60 Tank, which are repaired using BDAR or other

expedient techniques, shall be marked with a tag, DD Form 1577, or similar conspicuous

tag. It is not necessary to fill out the form. The purpose of marking an item which has

been repaired using BDAR techniques is to quickly enable mechanics to recognize these

parts when the vehicle is subsequently returned for authorized permanent repair.

b. Since it is impractical to attach tags to expediently repaired components

located on the outside of the vehicle, the fix shall be noted on DD Form 1577 or similar

tag, and the tags stored in the compartment normally reserved for the vehicle log book.

c. A tag should also be placed conspicuously in the tank commander’s position

when a BDAR procedure has resulted in a degraded operating capability. This tag

should be marked “BDAR” and noted with its specific limitations or cautions.

d. When a component is cannibalized from a repairable vehicle, a tag should be

attached in the space created by the missing part to alert downstream repair personnel

quickly that the part has been removed.

e. When the vehicle is recovered/evacuated for permanent standard repair, and DA

Forms 2404 and 2407 are used, the notation “BDAR” shall be added in the space

provided for description of deficiencies.

f. DA PAM 738-750 provides for disposition of DA Form 2404 and copy number 3

of DA form 2407. When “BDAR” is noted on these forms, they shall be mailed to:

Combat Data Information Center, AFFDL/FES/CDIC, Wright Patterson AFB, Ohio

45433. The information on these forms will provide data for designing vehicles to be

less susceptible to combat damage and easier to repair when damaged.

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